These popular diets range from somewhat reasonable to utterly insane, but they all have one thing in common—they focus on major weight loss without an emphasis on exercise and often result in the return of weight over time.

Julie Daniluk, author of The Hot Detox, chooses her top ingredients for a cold weather cleanse.

These little balls of power are amazing at staving off hunger, giving you that chocolate fix and also a good dose of protein. They are great as an afternoon snack or a pre-workout pick-me-up.